Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest…
Rotorua swimmers warned of hidden hazards, health risks in water
As Kiwis head to Rotorua’s lakes, streams and waterways to cool off this summer, the Bay of Plenty…
Man in custody after allegedly throwing rocks at family
A man has been arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at and verbally abusing a family in Tauranga on…
Man jailed for beating dog with shovel
A Tauranga man who beat his dog with a shovel has been jailed for four months. The man…
Council workers save great-grandmother’s life in ‘miracle’ garden rescue
A Rotorua family is rejoicing in a “miracle” after the chance arrival of council workers saved the life…
Police investigating after body pulled from water near Rotorua
Police inquiries are underway after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water in Waiotapu, south of Rotorua,…
Man charged with murder in Rotorua homicide investigation
A man has been arrested and charged with murder over the death of Nicholas Mitchell last week. Officers…
Alleged shoplifter found hiding in wardrobe
An alleged shoplifter, accused of stealing $13,000, was arrested after she was found hiding in a wardrobe. On…
Twelve in hospital after serious crash near Rotorua
A dozen people have been taken to hospital after a reported crash between a car and a minivan…
Woman, 37, charged in relation to Tauranga homicide
A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga yesterday morning. Emergency…
Rotorua tourist toilets not up to standard
A toilet block at one of Rotorua’s most popular tourist spots has been labelled an “embarrassment”, while Rotorua…
Homicide investigation launched after man found dead at Tauranga home
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Tauranga this morning. Police were…